Presentation By: Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler

We are honored to welcome Howard Chandler from Toronto, Canada—a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor—who will share his firsthand experiences. As time passes, opportunities to hear directly from those who lived through the Shoah are increasingly rare. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to engage with living history.

Born in 1928 in Poland, Howard was the middle child of four siblings and enjoyed a happy childhood. During World War II, he witnessed the deportation of Jews from his community. From 1942 to 1944, he was imprisoned in the Starachowice Slave Labor Camp, then sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau and later Buchenwald, before being liberated from Theresienstadt. Tragically, his parents and two siblings were murdered; only Howard and one brother survived.

In 1947, Howard immigrated to Canada, where he married Elsa and raised four children. For more than a decade, he has traveled with Classrooms Without Borders educational seminars in Poland, inspiring educators and students to remember, learn, and act.

Join us to hear Howard’s story and take part in a meaningful dialogue with a remarkable witness to history.

A collaborative program with Community Day School, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, and Tree of Life.